Open Our Bibles Together with MFahring

In Numbers 31–33, we walk with Israel through some pivotal moments at the very edge of the Promised Land. First, the Lord commands Moses to send the Israelites into battle against the Midianites, the very people who had enticed Israel into sin back in Numbers 25. This becomes Moses' last conquest, a battle where not one of the 12,000 Israelite soldiers is lost, and where we see offerings given in...

  Today on OOBT, we're diving into Numbers 28–30 — and while it may look like laws and lists at first glance, there's something much deeper happening here.   Chapters 28 and 29 lay out a rhythm of daily, weekly, monthly, and festival offerings—a calendar of worship designed to keep God's people anchored in remembrance. For 40 years, Israel camped with the Tabernacle at the center. Worship wasn't j...

OOBT is back from a summer break, and what better way to return than with the 80th episode! Cue the confetti! 🎉   Annddd this episode has it all—idolatry, courage, a new beginning, and a God who listens, corrects, and restores.   We'll start in Numbers 25 with a shocking fall into sin. Israel, fresh off a major victory, stumbles hard—lured into worshiping Baal by Moabite and Midianite women. Spoi...

In this episode, we step into one of the most surprising stories in the Bible — talking donkeys, hired curses, and blessings that can't be stopped.   We meet Balaam, a mysterious pagan prophet-for-hire. He's not part of Israel, but he hears from God — and when the king of Moab tries to pay him to curse God's people, things don't go according to plan.   Today, we dive into:   ·        Who Balaam re...

In this episode of OOBT, we walk with Israel through some of the hardest moments in their wilderness journey — and we see how every scene whispers of Jesus.   Here's what you'll hear:   A strange ritual with a red heifer — What's up with ashes and cleansing? And how does it connect to Jesus purifying us from death?   Moses' heartbreaking mistake — He strikes the rock in frustration instead of spea...

Numbers 16–18 brings us one of the most dramatic turns in Israel's wilderness journey — with rebellion in the camp, a high-stakes showdown, and God's unmistakable response. But this isn't just a story about judgment. It's a story about mercy, leadership, and second chances.   We talk about Korah's rebellion and what it reveals about the human heart, but also how God defends His holiness with grace...

In this episode of OOBT, we're diving into Numbers 13–15 and Psalm 90 —and wow, this is such a powerful stretch of Scripture. The Israelites are standing right at the edge of the Promised Land, but instead of stepping into what God already promised, they let fear win.   What was supposed to be a 40-day scouting trip turns into 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. It's heartbreaking—but also in...

In Numbers 10-12, Israel finally breaks camp after almost a year at Mount Sinai. The cloud lifts, the trumpets sound, and they're off—God's presence leading every step. But even with the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, doubts creep in, and complaints get loud. Sound familiar?   Here's what we're unpacking in this episode:   God's Divine GPS: The cloud and fire weren't just symbols—they w...

Get ready to step back in time! In this special Holy Week episode of  Open Our Bible Together , I sat down with Tammy Munson, host of Christian Podcasting Secrets , for a powerful conversation about witnessing the events of Holy Week and Easter as if we were there .   We dive into:  The celebration and tension of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-11) The emotional weight and confusion of the Last Supper (...

Hey there OOBTers!   Today, we're diving into Numbers 7-9, and these chapters are jam-packed! We'll start with a long (and I mean long) list of offerings in chapter 7 — each tribe brings their gifts for the dedication of the tabernacle. It might feel repetitive, but there's something beautiful about the equal participation of all God's people. Then, in chapter 8, we see the Levites set apart for t...

Ever wonder why the Bible includes so many detailed instructions? In today's episode, God gives the Israelites specific jobs for carrying the Tabernacle, rules for staying pure, and a beautiful blessing over His people. At first glance, it might seem like a lot of rules—but when we dig in, we see something deeper. These chapters show us God's holiness, His order, and His care for His people. And t...

    At first glance, Numbers might not sound like the most exciting book—but don't let the title fool you. These opening chapters are about way more than a census. They tell the story of a people in transition, our God who calls each person by name, and a journey through the wilderness with Him at the center.   In this episode, we'll unpack how God was preparing His people—not just for travel, but...

We did it OOBTers! We've made it to the last chapters of Leviticus!   Let's be honest: Leviticus is the book where most Bible reading plans go to die… but not us! We stuck it out, and these final chapters (24-27) are packed with powerful reminders of God's holiness, His rescue plan, and His desire to walk among us. So good.   In this episode, we're breaking it all down:   Why honoring God's name m...

Hey friends! In this episode of Open Our Bibles Together with MFahring , we're diving into Leviticus chapters 20 through 23, and trust me, this isn't just a list of rules—it's an invitation to understand God's heart and what it means to live a life set apart.   Leviticus 20 may seem intense with its focus on consequences, but it's really about the seriousness of living in alignment with God's holi...

Hey, OOBTers! In today's episode, we're diving into the thick of Leviticus, and my oh my, is it ever packed with so much goodness for us to discover? We'll start with the Day of Atonement, a day so central to Israel's worship.   Spoiler alert: It points us straight to Jesus and His ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross. Seriously, the connections to Hebrews 9 are mind-blowing! Wow. Just WOW.   Fr...

  Hello and welcome back to the book of Leviticus, my OOBTers!   Today OOBT is coming off the Advent season as well as a VERY long surgery recovery break. First off, before we go any further, I just want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU for your patience with me in the process. I'm sooo glad to be back here with all of you as we pick up where we left off before that day I walked through the doors of t...

Welcome back to the book of Leviticus, my OOBTers! Today, we're diving into the ordination of the priests and how Jesus is Our Great High Priest. How He is right beside us. Never far off. Never distant as the priests of the Old Testament were from the Israelites. I just love that, don't you? So beautiful.   Together we'll see how Moses follows God's instructions for the ordination of Aaron and his...

Welcome back to the Open Our Bibles Together podcast!   As promised at the end of our last episode, back to school equals back to the podcast after a much-needed summer break. It is honestly mind-blowing to consider all of the changes happening in our home and lives this Fall which makes me SUPER GRATEFUL I had the opportunity to slow down and soak in all of the times our F7 family spent together...

Hello and welcome back to another episode release of our podcast my friends!!! I'm so glad you are here as we begin our studies in the book of Leviticus together. And yes… I did say LEVITICUS . LOL!   You may have heard me say in previous episodes of OOBT that the book of Leviticus is often referred to as the place where many one-year Bible reading plans go to die…. Oh goodness. But not for us am...

Welcome to Summer 2024 my friends!   Today we are going to go all the way back to the beginning of OOBT – dusting off EPISODE TWO and once again taking a listen to some of my fav tips and tricks about How I Study the Bible… as a refresher for many of us and maybe even a first-time listen for all of our new friends who have joined us along the way! What a trip down memory lane to listen to this one...

As I promised at the end of our last episode of OOBT, we're going to go back and take a re-listen to our bonus and prequel episode to Exodus from last summer (yep... a whole year ago!) because I really do believe that all I included in that one is going to mean so much more to us now that we've finished our studies in the book of Exodus. I know it sure did land differently for me when I went back...

::: : THAT'S A WRAP MY OOBTers!! ::::   WELL…. WITH THE BOOK OF EXODUS ANYWAY! 🎉🎉🎉   Three books down (Genesis, Job, and now Exodus) with only 63 more to go! We got this right?! LOL!   So we FINISH the book of Exodus today AND up next we'll BEGIN Leviticus. ( More on that to come… I promise! )   In the meantime, though, I think we could easily sum up nearly all that is happening in today's epis...

    "Show me Your glory."   These words not only ended our last episode of OOBT but are also the ones we pick back up with today as well. Not only does Moses have the opportunity to see God's glory, but he also comes back down from Mt. Sinai with a radiant face from spending time in God's presence. Wow! Just wow.   We also hear the words God used to describe Himself. Gracious. Merciful. Slow to An...

Welcome to OOBT's 60th episode my friends!!   Yep… you read that right… the big 6-0! Wow! Let's take a moment today to celebrate that we've reached another milestone here on OOBT… in our studies together… we just keep moving right along on those thin crinkly pages and the episodes just keep on piling up, don't they?! Yay! I'm so glad you're here with me to celebrate!   Annndddd I am super humbled...

And then what?   Have you ever taken a moment in your Easter celebrations to consider the answer to this question… to look to see what happens next in Scripture AFTER we read that the tomb was empty?   When we do, what we find, is another 40 days of Jesus here on Earth. Annnndddd we also find a whole lot of post-Resurrection moments that could only be described as this….   Mundane.   Now that's de...